Developing cohesion and building positive relationships through storytelling in a culturally diverse New
Zealand classroom

This research is situated in a secondary context and it provides robust evidence that teachers were able to use the storytelling process to foster empathy, compassion, tolerance and respect for difference. It also identified unexpected benefits of enhanced student understanding of themselves, others and their cultural perspectives.

It provides students with the skills to share their voice and tell their stories and concludes that storytelling has potential relevance for teachers and educators who need to cater to all students' needs in culturally diverse classrooms.